a sight to behold



a sight to behold

An especially impressive, noteworthy, or remarkable person, event, or thing; something or someone who is very much worth seeing. If you never go anywhere else in your life, make sure you see the Grand Canyon: it's a sight to behold. The new jazz singer is really a sight to behold. She's probably the best we've ever had at the club.
See also: behold, sight

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Bricius-Ancient Celtic (Latinized)
Ola (2)AW-lahPolish
Adairə-DEREnglish (Rare)
Pernilleper-NEEL-leDanish, Norwegian
Emilianae-mee-LYAH-nah (Italian, Spanish)Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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